Sir John Barbirolli - Sibelius: Complete Symphonies & Orchestral Works - SUPER-AUDIO CD [Super Audio CD (SACD)]

Sir John Barbirolli's electrifying interpretations of the works of Jean Sibelius have inspired audiences all over the world. In a letter to Barbirolli, Sibelius declared himself to be a 'devoted admirer' of the conductor, adding that he was always happy to know that his compositions were in Barbirolli's 'masterful hands'. This collection features, among other works, the complete symphonies - including Barbirolli's specialty, No. 2 -, the incidental music of Pelléas et Mélisande and that great instrumental song of nationalism Finlandia. Details 1. Finlandia, Op. 26 2. Karelia Suite, Op. 11 I. Intermezzo 3. Karelia Suite, Op. 11 II. Ballade 4. Karelia Suite, Op. 11 III. Alla Marcia 5. Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49 6. 2 Pieces from Kuolema, Op. 44 No. 1, Valse Triste 7. Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22 InchLegends of the KalevalaInch No. 4, Lemminkäinen's Return 8. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43 I. Allegretto 9. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43 II. Tempo Andante, Ma Rubato 10. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43 III. Vivacissimo 11. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43 IV. Finale. Allegro Moderato 12. Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22 InchLegends of the KalevalaInch No. 2, the Swan of Tuonela 13. Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82 I. Tempo Molto Moderato - Allegro Moderato - Presto 14. Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82 II. Andante Mosso, Quasi Allegretto 15. Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 82 III. Allegro Molto - Un Pocchettino Largamente 16. Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105 I. Adagio 17. Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105 II. Un Pocchettino Meno Adagio - Vivacissimo - Adagio 18. Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105 III. Allegro Molto Moderato 19. Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105 IV. Vivace - Presto - Adagio 20. Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39 I. Andante Ma Non Troppo - Allegro Energico 21. Symphony No. 1 in